AddressSt Michael’s School is a single stream co-educational school with an enrolment of approximately 230 students from Kindergarten to Year 6.
St. Michael's is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Finance & Office Manager who can manage our financial and administration operations and procedures. The successful candidate will be a diligent and dedicated professional, suitably qualified and experienced, demonstrate the ability to provide expertise in financial matters by assisting the Principal in school financial management and coordinating our administrative team. This is a full - time permanent position (0.95 FTE 44 weeks per annum). There is the possibility of working from home one day per week. This is an opportunity to join a vibrant school community and energetic team environment where the focus is on working with every student to reach their full potential.
Selection Criteria
- A commitment to the values and ethos of St Michael’s & Catholic Education
- Effective Leadership & Management skills including exemplary confidentiality
- Demonstrated experience in delivering measurable outcomes and a strong business acumen
- Demonstrated experience in bookkeeping, budgets, forecasts & financial reporting
- Experience in financial procedures including accounts receivable, accounts payable, preparation of Business Activity Statements, and general ledger processing
- Sound knowledge and demonstrated ability of relevant accrual accounting practices
- Excellent interpersonal, written & verbal communication skills
- Advanced computer skills and knowledge including experience in financial programs, Microsoft Word, Excel and Internet Applications
Other Attributes
- Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage time effectively
- Ability to think outside the square and find innovative solutions and effective work processes
- Professional, friendly and approachable manner
- Ability to work as part of a team whilst still accepting responsibility for tasks
Experience & Qualifications Required
- A relevant qualification in Accounting, Business, Bookkeeping or a related field
- Experience in leading & managing teams.
- Experience in a school environment and with AoS 365 Dynamics would be an advantage, but not essential
- A current First Aid certificate would be an advantage but is not essential.
- Catholic Education Western Australia encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability, people of all ages and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. To be eligible to apply for this role you must be legally permitted to work in Australia.
- Applicants must be fully supportive of the objectives and ethos of Catholic education.
A Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check as issued by the Department of Education Western Australia will be required by the successful applicant. The appropriate form for this Criminal History Record Check is available from the Department of Education website.
The successful applicant will also require a Working with Children Check. Application forms are available at certain Australia Post Outlets throughout the State. A list of participating Australia Post outlets can be found on the Australia Post website. An application for a WWC must be made in person.
Applicants are to email their current CV along with a brief cover letter outlining their experience in relation to the criteria to *********@stmichaelsbass.wa.edu.au
